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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, On Being a Child of Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What philosopher does Tycho mention in Chapter 4?
(a) Pythagoras.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Marx.
(d) Socrates.

2. Richard tells his father that both he and Tycho feel _____ toward Africa.
(a) Affection.
(b) Love.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Hatred.

3. What is the significance, in Chapter 3, of the quote, "Nothing exists but atoms and the void."
(a) Angela has given Tycho a card with this quote on it.
(b) Tycho's father is an atomic scientist.
(c) Tycho quotes this to Richard.
(d) Tycho has pinned this quote over his bed.

4. Richard says it wouldn't be fair to their parents if Africa moves back home. Why?
(a) The house is too small.
(b) Their parents are too old.
(c) Their parents can't afford to take care of her.
(d) Their mother will end up being a built-in babysitter.

5. Angela's mother's name is ____.
(a) Dina.
(b) Dido.
(c) Didi.
(d) Diana.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Robin offers to pick Angela up later in the day, she refuses. Why?

2. Africa's husband's name is ____.

3. Angela's boyfriend's name is ____.

4. Angela wants Tycho to agree that wanting to meet her father is reasonable. What does Tycho say in response?

5. The morning after the middle-of-the-night phone call, why does Richard go into Tycho's room?

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